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Reynolds Center survey shows U.S. business journalists command 37% salary premium; median 2022 salary of $66,204

The Reynolds Center has revived its annual salary survey of business journalists, last published in 2012, and expanded the survey this year to include demographic data.

Media professionals, Civil Society Leaders work toward media sustainability at first-ever Media Summit of the Americas

Journalists and civil society leaders from across the Americas gathered at the ASU California Center to participate in the first-ever Media Summit of the Americas.

Cronkite School to host 15 international scholars for summer residency program

The scholars will participate in the Journalism, Technology and Democracy program, part of the Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI).

Media Summit of the Americas: Disrupting the Information Crisis & Building Media Sustainability

#CronkiteGlobal connects media professionals, faculty and students across the world.

College interns return to Cronkite School for Dow Jones News Fund Digital Training Program

For the first time since 2019, the Cronkite School hosted an in-person digital residency program for the Dow Jones News Fund.

Arizona PBS joins public media initiative to inform participation in 2022 elections

Arizona PBS today will join America Amplified's Election 2022 initiative, which will look to empower voters ahead of the 2022 mid-term elections and promote community engagement journalism.

Entries now being accepted for the NCDJ 2022 Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting on Disability

The NCDJ is now accepting entries for the 2022 Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting on Disability.

New MIDAS Lab at the Cronkite School to study misinformation

The Cronkite School will look to help combat misinformation and disinformation with its newly launched academic research Media, Information, Data and Society (MIDAS) Lab.

PBS Kids SUPER WHY Camp receives funding from the Arizona Department of Education

Arizona PBS Educational Outreach will receive a $961,000 grant from the Arizona Department of Education to fund an early literacy program for preschool-age children.

Cronkite students, alumni celebrate milestones at convocation ceremony

The Cronkite School's spring 2022 convocation ceremony featured a number of special achievements for the graduates, alumni and faculty.

Annual Barlett and Steele Awards announce 2022 categories

The Barlett & Steele Awards will expand recognition of investigative business journalism at regional and local news organizations, and honor outstanding young journalists.

Arizona PBS will host debates for federal and state offices

Arizona PBS is partnering with the Citizens Clean Elections Commission to host a series of primary debates for the 2022 election cycle. 

Cronkite School graduate wants to find unique, overlooked stories

Samantha Chow was named an Outstanding Undergraduate Student for the Cronkite School's spring 2022 convocation ceremony.

Henry Louis Gates Jr. gives behind-the-scenes look at popular PBS show during Q&A

Henry Louis Gates discussed the origins of his show and other topics during a discussion on April 30 at ASU Gammage.

Cronkite School to administer Human Rights Press Awards starting in 2023

The Cronkite School is proud to mark World Press Freedom Day by announcing it will take over the administration of the Human Rights Press Awards from 2023 onward.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation renews support for health reporting and communications initiative

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has awarded a $1.3 million, two-year grant to the Cronkite School to tackle the problems of health disparities in the Southwest.

Cronkite students win Hearst Awards for explanatory writing

Cronkite student Mikenzie Hammel and Cronkite alum Christopher Howley each placed among the top winners in the Explanatory Reporting Competition of the 2021-2022 Hearst Journalism Awards Program.

Cronkite School panel examines lack of diversity among NFL coaches, possible solutions

The panel, "On The Clock & In the Media: Race, Hiring and the NFL," covered a variety of topics associated with the NFL's lack of diversity within its coaching ranks.

Cronkite School launches immersive Indian Country Today/NAJA graduate fellowship

The Cronkite School has launched a new graduate partnership with the Native American Journalists Association and Indian Country Today.

Arizona PBS General Manager Adrienne Fairwell elected to serve on national educational television board

Arizona PBS General Manager Adrienne Fairwell has been elected to serve on the board of the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA).

Alumni Highlight: From cable TV executive to wish granter, Fran Mallace is now Leading Make-A-Wish Arizona

Fran Mallace recently took the helm of Make-A-Wish Arizona as president and CEO after a 30-year career with Cox Media.